Common name:Firebird Border Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon X gloxinioides 'Firebird'
Penstemon gloxiniodes 'Firebird' is perennial, but sometimes treated as an annual. Compact, bushy, upright growth to '-4'. Tubular summer flowers in loose spikes at stem ends, in a rosy red color.
Common name:Ligtu Peruvian Lily
Botanical name:Alstroemaria ligtu hybrids
The decidupous rhizomes of this Peruvian lily will often run aggressively if not controlled. They grow best in full to part sun with some summer watering in dry climates. The florist strains can reach 6' tall, while the compact strains range from 12-36" For extra long, florist quality stems, stake or grow through netting for support. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Dutch Iris or Spanish Iris
Botanical name:Iris xiphium
The Dutch Iris are really hybrids of the Spanish
Iris. Plant the bulbs about 4 inches deep in a sunny spot
and a well-drained soil. A mulch for winter protection is
a good idea.
Common name:Tarata Pittosporum
Botanical name:Pittosporum eugenioides
This fast-growing, large shrub has glossy, yellow-green leaves with wavy edges and a length of 4". The small, yellow, fragrant flowers are born in clusters during the spring.
Designer: Michele Clement Garden Design
Photographer: GardenSoft
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.
